Attractive architecturally shaped dark green foliage contrasts well with other plants. Pretty airy silvery purple flowerheads. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Deschampsia flexuosa
Attractive architecturally shaped dark green foliage contrasts well with other plants. Pretty airy silvery purple flowerheads
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Deschampsia |
---|---|
Species | flexuosa |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Group planting, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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